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to keep from
[phrase form: keep]
01
to prevent someone from engaging in a specific activity
Examples
The heavy rain kept us from going on our planned outdoor hike.
02
to refrain from sharing information with someone
Examples
I think we ought to keep the truth from him until he's better to avoid causing more stress.
03
to prevent a specific emotion, expression, or characteristic from having an impact on a particular situation
Examples
She tried to keep her frustration from affecting her performance in the meeting.
